Europe makes historic stride with AI regulation - February 14, 2024
Europe has reached a momentous milestone in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) as the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the European Union (COREPER) has voted in favor of the AI Act, ushering in the world's first concrete regulation of AI. This landmark decision represents a significant leap forward in… Read More
Wiley and University of Macau in deal to support open access research - February 12, 2024
Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, has announced a new 3-year open access agreement with the University of Macau. Beginning January 1, 2024, this collaboration marks the first of its kind between a Macau institution… Read More
BMJ expands open access reach with new read and publish agreements in 2024 - February 12, 2024
BMJ, a leading global provider of healthcare knowledge, kicks off the new year with a series of groundbreaking Read and Publish (R&P) agreements, further bolstering its commitment to open access (OA) initiatives worldwide. These strategic partnerships represent significant strides towards enhancing access to cutting-edge research and facilitating… Read More
The MIT Press launches second year of shift+OPEN to publish more OA journals - February 12, 2024
The MIT Press has announced that applications are now open for shift+OPEN, an initiative designed to flip existing subscription-based journals to a diamond open access publishing model. Launched with generous funding from Arcadia and expanded with funding from the National Science Foundation, shift+OPEN… Read More
University Press Redux Conference 2024 unveils full programme: ‘Connecting People and Ideas’ - February 12, 2024
The highly anticipated University Press Redux Conference 2024 has launched its full programme, promising an engaging and insightful event focused on 'Connecting People and Ideas'. Returning as an in-person gathering, the conference is set to take place this May in partnership with Edinburgh University… Read More
AIP names Trevor Owens as first Chief Research Officer - February 12, 2024
AIP has announced the appointment of Trevor Owens as its first Chief Research Officer. Starting February 12, Owens will lead AIP Research, a core element of the Institute’s strategic transformation enabling AIP to leverage its work in statistical research, history, policy, culture, and its library and archives… Read More
